Business Banking
Xero launches guide to invoicing and payments
Cloud accounting firm Xero Ltd has launched a Small Business Guide for invoicing and payments based on input from almost 1400 Xero community members.
Additional funding to help UK SMEs export
£13 million of funding has been awarded by the Government to help 10,000 more British firms export. The funds will go to UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to help more companies make contacts and sell to overseas markets.
Recession-hit entrepreneurs delaying retirement
The effect of the market downturn has led to Britain's entrepreneurs delaying their retirement, according to the latest research from borro's Enterprise Ladder Report.
New business bank to support up to £10 billion of business lending
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the first steps in creating a Government-backed business bank, including new Government funding of £1 billion.
Young entrepreneurs get access to first start-up loans
A start-up scheme that will help launch up to 30,000 new companies has begun providing business support and loans to young people.
Nprime opens new site thanks to Santander funding
Sheffield-based data and instrumentation specialist Nprime is expanding its business with the purchase of new premises, backed by a new funding package from Santander Corporate Banking.
Franchise business set for growth following bank switch
A restaurant franchise business which sells more than two million burgers every year is poised for further growth after securing a seven-figure funding package with Clydesdale Bank.
Barclays lending boost for UK businesses and homebuyers
Barclays has announced that businesses and homeowners will benefit from the launch of a range of great value lending products.
UK businesses optimistic about growth prospects
UK businesses are optimistic about their future growth prospects in spite of the current economic situation. The average company with a turnover of £20 million or less expects to grow its revenue by 88% over the next five years – or around 13% per year - according to new research from Santander Business Banking.
Santander funding drives growth at Freight Movement
Haulage and logistics company Freight Movement Limited is acquiring business premises with the support of a £550,000 finance package from Santander Corporate Banking.
Small business owners innovate to stay ahead in tough environment
Small business owners are increasingly diversifying and innovating as they look to capitalise on the busy summer of events in the UK and improve their bottom line, according to Aviva's bi-annual SME Pulse.
Autobahn drives international growth with HSBC funding
A Kenilworth-based prestige car dealer has secured a seven figure finance package from HSBC to help it drive international sales and export growth.
The Co-op sees increase in enquiries to open business bank accounts
It is not only current account customers who are choosing to ‘vote with their feet' when it comes to choosing their banking provider.
Wow! Stuff targets US expansion with HSBC funding
Wolverhampton-based toy producer Wow! Stuff is targeting further international expansion after agreeing additional funding from HSBC's Midlands Commercial team.
Eastern Airways takes off with Santander
Humberside-based air transport business, Eastern Airways Europe, is preparing for future growth after securing a new significant refinancing agreement from Santander Corporate Banking.